In order for someone to view your website, it has to be running on a computer (called a server) that’s connected to the internet. When a person types your website address (domain name) into their browser (e.g. Google Chrome), that browser sends a request over the internet to the server where your website is hosted. The server then responds by sending back the files and data that make up your website, which the visitor’s browser displays as the website they see. When hosting your website, it's important to choose fast, secure and reliable hosting. We manage all of this for you. When you have a website with us, you’re getting much more than just space on a computer somewhere on the internet. Here are the details:
The data centres we use are based in New Zealand, helping local businesses thrive by keeping your website close to your audience. This means your website benefits from a reliable, sustainable, and secure infrastructure right here at home, keeping our economy moving with none of your dollar going overseas.
The facilities we use are powered by hundreds of solar panels, allowing them to run almost entirely off-grid on sunny days. This offsets around 24,000 tonnes of carbon annually. Power and Cooling Systems Raised floors for efficient airflow and cabinet cooling. Industrial-grade air conditioning to maintain optimal temperatures. Redundant power sources: Multiple UPS (uninterrupted power supply) systems and backup batteries. Automatic-start diesel generator and multiple power feeds to keep your website online during outages.
New Zealand is prone to earthquakes, and your facilities are prepared with buildings exceeding the compliance ratings for earthquake safety.
Your servers are connected to high-speed internet, ensuring that your website loads quickly for visitors, no matter where they are in the country or around the world. We can also connect your website to a CDN (Content Delivery Network), which loads your site onto multiple servers around the world.
We automatically back up your entire website and database every 24 hours. If needed, we can restore your website to a previous version (restoration fee applies), so your data is always safe and recoverable.